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Frank Fallon discusses his affiliation with the SWC (Southwest Athletic Conference) through broadcasting and his career as Baylor University’s broadcaster. He also discusses the difficulties the SWC faced and its demise and eventual formation of the Big 12 conference

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Frank Fallon

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' July 24, 2001

'''Location:''' Waco, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Daniel Sanchez

'''Length:''' 00:39:28

==Abstract==

Introduction; Place of Birth; Broadcasting athletics; 1948 was first job; Involvement in athletics; Enjoyed sports; Broadcasting with Baylor; 1953; Media Day and Tours description; Press Day; Southwest Athletic Conference (SWC); Its demise; Arkansas departure; Post season tournament for basketball; Media reaction to SWC scandals; Affect on viewers; Baylor University Athletics; 1974 Baylor Football championship; First conference championship since 1924; Baylor Basketball team; Positive aspects; Never had depth as others; Broadcast networks; Local and regional network; Exxon network; Nationwide mutual broadcast; Less coverage; Each school had a broadcast; Ability to sell commercial spots; Revenue was smaller amount; Broadcasts turned over to schools; Southwest Athletic Conference (again); Events that led to demise of conference; Scandals; Division of league; “Put on our own”; Events cherished the most; Baylor; Broadcasting; Great individuals; Grant Teaff; People who can be interviewed; Important or key person; Affiliation with Final Four; 1978; National College Athletic Association (NCAA); Growth in NCAA basketball; Final Four; Geographical locations; Facilities; Recruiting of Southwest Athletic Conference members; Big 12; Fox Sports.

==Access Information==

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'''Transcript:''' No transcript available

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